15th May 2023

A packed week for the markets on the horizon

Looking back at the past week, it seems that most asset classes were stuck in their recent ranges, e (...)

28th March 2023

How the Credit Suisse takeover impacts MENA and the SNB

MENA investors have taken a hit from the collapse of Credit Suisse. However, the shares of Saudi Nat (...)

17th March 2023

Rethinking central bank expectations into a crucial FOMC

The turmoil in the past week amid a banking crisis in the US and a broader hit to market confidence (...)

17th January 2023

USD selling pressure looks set to continue

The correction for the USD that started in Q4 last year has further legs to run. Yield differentials (...)

4th January 2023

Sentiment boosted in early 2023 but a rocky road lies ahead

Markets have been boosted by falling European gas prices and the prospect of China re-opening. Howev (...)

20th December 2022

Equity markets limping towards the end of a tough year

Another correction in equities has formed in recent weeks. Profits built up over October and Novembe (...)

15th December 2022

50bps ECB hike, inflation projections raised “significantly”

The European Central Bank has increased rates by 50 basis points. However, the EUR reaction is comin (...)

13th December 2022

Another US CPI downside surprise, USD falls amid risk rally

US CPI inflation has surprised the market with another lower-than-expected print. This is having a d (...)

3rd November 2022

More USD positive & risk negative after hawkish Fed meeting

Despite a rollercoaster ride surrounding the Fed statement and press conference, there is an overrid (...)

25th October 2022

The market impact of a steadying UK Prime Minister Sunak

A quick agreement among Conservative MPs has allowed Rishi Sunak to become the latest UK Prime Minis (...)

12th October 2022

Elevated volatility on UK assets amidst UK Gilt market woes

The actions of both the UK Government and the Bank fo England are reverberating through UK assets su (...)

5th October 2022

The near-term USD correction is at a crucial crossroads

The past week has seen a dramatic correction in the USD playing throughout major forex pairs. The mo (...)